What is it?

The Hydro-Brake® Chamber comprises a precast reinforced concrete chamber base containing a bespoke Hydro-Brake® Flow Control.

The Hydro-Brake® Chamber is delivered to site ready for immediate installation. As the Hydro-Brake® Flow Control is already installed in the chamber complete with preformed benching (preformed benching with standard units only), installation is cut to a fraction of the time compared to conventional methods. Inlet hole(s) are cored or formed prior to delivery and are made to suit exact site requirements. A range of outlet pipe sizes are also available to suit site requirements.

Once lifted into position, the connecting pipework can be installed. Depending on the overall depth of chamber required, further concrete rings can be added and the cover slab positioned (additional concrete rings and cover slab sold separately).

Advantages

• Bespoke Design
  Every Hydro-Brake® Chamber includes a made-to-measure Hydro-Brake® Flow Control designed to suit the site specific design. Standard units also have benching for the flow control preformed in the chamber. Step Irons can also be pre-fitted within the chamber if required.
• Inlets / Outlets
  Inlet hole(s) of up to 600 m diameter ID can be cored / formed to the customer’s exact specification. A range of outlet sizes are available.
• Rapid Installation
  The Hydro-Brake® Chamber is delivered to site as one complete unit with the Hydro-Brake® Flow Control already installed in position. This guarantees the flow control is fitted correctly. No benching or coring is required.
• Simple Construction
  The strength of the reinforced concrete chamber eliminates the need for a concrete surround.
• Cost Saving
  The use of a Hydro-Brake® Flow Control can reduce the upstream storage volume requirement by up to 30%. This can significantly reduce capital expenditure.
• Minimal Maintenance
  The integral Hydro-Brake® Flow Control is totally self-activating, has no moving parts and requires no power to operate. The Hydro-Brake® outlet openings are 3-6 times greater than conventional flow controls thus reducing the risk of blockage.

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